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What products do we manufacture?

We mainly produce slitting machines, inspection machines, and cross-cutting machines in various models and specifications.

What materials are applicable for slitting machines?

Slitting machines are suitable for slitting and rewinding of various coiled materials, including plastic films (PET, OPP, PE, PVC, laminated film, aluminized film), assorted roll papers (kraft paper, masking paper, adhesive sticker paper, coated paper, glossy paper, wrapping paper, etc.) and other various rolled substrates.

What customized widths are available for slitting machine models?

Custom width varies by machine model, ranging from a minimum of 300mm up to a maximum of 3600mm.

Which industries are cross-cutting machines mainly suitable for?

The cross-cutting machine is suitable for printing & packaging, flexible film, paper products, food & daily chemical, electronic insulation and non-woven fabric industries.

What are the advantages of automatic tension control equipped on automatic slitting machines?

Automatic tension control maintains constant material tension during slitting and rewinding processes, so as to improve finished product quality and production efficiency.

How does the automatic edge guiding system of automatic slitting machines work?

The automatic edge guiding system detects material position via sensors such as ultrasonic sensors or CCD sensors. Once material deviation occurs, the edge guiding controller sends commands to actuators to automatically correct the material position. In addition, the system supports tracking of printed registration marks.

What are the main application industries of automatic slitting machines?

Automatic slitting machines are widely applied in papermaking, printing, flexible packaging and label manufacturing industries.

Where is your factory located? How can I arrange a factory visit?

You are warmly welcome to visit our factory. Our company is situated at Machinery Industrial Park, Light Industry Production Base, Wanquan Town, Pingyang County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. We provide free pick-up service with our dedicated staff waiting for you at airports or railway stations.

What is the difference between vertical slitting machine and horizontal slitting machine? Which one should I choose?

The vertical slitting machine features a compact structure and requires minimal floor space, making it suitable for small-batch, multi-product film and paper slitting operations with simple operation and convenient material and blade changes; the horizontal model offers greater width but demands substantial lateral space in the workshop.
The vertical model occupies less space, making it ideal for compact workshops or commercial facilities; it is better suited for film cutting, whereas the horizontal model is more suitable for paper cutting.

What materials can your slitting machines cut? Can they cut aluminum foil/optical film/self-adhesive labels?

Our slitting machines are widely applicable for high-precision slitting of various film substrates such as cellophane, PET, OPP, CPP, PE, PS and PVC, as well as computer anti-counterfeit labels, electrical and electronic materials, optical materials, film rolls, foil rolls, various paper rolls, adhesive rolls, and all kinds of processed rolls after printing. We have dedicated models for aluminum foil slitting, equipped with more precise constant tension control system and high-speed steel knives to ensure burr-free and wrinkle-free results.

How much more expensive is an auto roll change slitter than a standard slitter? Is it worth buying?

Auto roll change slitter is about 120%-130% more expensive than standard slitter with the same configuration. However, it realizes non-stop roll change, significantly reducing downtime and increasing production efficiency by over 100%, especially suitable for enterprises with 24-hour continuous production. If you have large order volumes and tight delivery schedules, the price difference can be quickly recovered in the long run.

What is the maximum speed of your slitting machines? What about the actual production speed?

Our high-speed slitting machine can reach a maximum running speed of 800m/min, and standard models can reach 200m/min and 400m/min. The actual production speed will be adjusted according to material thickness, width and slitting accuracy requirements. Generally, the stable running speed is 70%-80% of the rated speed. For example, 0.05mm thick PET film can run stably at 350m/min when the slitting width is above 50mm.

What is the slitting accuracy? Will there be errors?

Our slitting machines adopt full servo drive and high-sensitivity web guiding system, with slitting accuracy up to ±0.1mm and rewinding end face flatness ≤0.5mm. Under normal use, errors will be controlled within the standard range. If large errors occur, they are usually caused by worn knives, improper tension settings or misaligned guide rollers. We will provide detailed debugging instructions.

What are the maximum unwinding and rewinding diameters? What is the load capacity?

The vertical standard models feature winding diameters of 600 mm and 800 mm, with unwinding diameters of 800 mm and 1000 mm; the horizontal standard models have winding diameters of 600 mm, 800 mm, and 1200 mm, with unwinding diameters ranging from 1200 to 1600 mm. Different models support unwinding loads up to 1500 kg or even over 3000 kg. Customized solutions for specific dimensions and load requirements are available upon request.

Can the slitting width be customized? How many strips can be slit simultaneously?

Yes, slitting width can be customized, with the minimum slitting width down to 10mm. The number of simultaneously slit strips depends on the total material width and minimum slitting width. For example, a 1600mm wide machine can slit up to 32 strips of 50mm wide products.

What optional functions do you have? Which ones are more practical?

Practical optional features include: 6-inch rewinding shaft (suitable for large-diameter rewinding), Automatic paper feeding tube (enhances production efficiency and accuracy); automatic blade leveling/milling mechanism (reduces manual adjustment time); automated packaging function (simplifies packaging process); automatic waste edge winding device, etc.

What is the warranty period of the equipment? What are the wearing parts? What is the replacement cycle?

The whole machine warranty period is 1 year, and core components (servo motors, PLC) have a 2-year warranty. Wearing parts mainly include knives, belts, sealing rings, bearings, etc. Knife replacement cycle is 1-3 months (depending on material hardness and usage frequency), belts 3-6 months, bearings 6-12 months. We will provide a list of common wearing parts and preferential spare parts prices.

How long does installation and commissioning take? Will you send someone to provide on-site training?

Standard model installation and debugging take 3–5 days. For international customers, we dispatch professional engineers to perform on-site installation and debugging, along with 1–2 days of training for operators covering equipment operation, daily maintenance, and common troubleshooting.

What should I do if the equipment breaks down? How fast is your after-sales response?

We provide 7×24 hours technical support, and general faults can be solved through remote guidance. For home visits, we will arrange them within 48 hours.

How to choose between high-speed cross-cutting machine and standard cross-cutting machine?

If your production line handles a wide range of film/paper grammages and the daily speed is often stable above 100m/min, buying a high-speed cross-cutting machine will actually save you money in the long run — the marginal benefits from reduced waste will quickly cover the price difference. For low-speed and small-output production (below 50 tons per month), a standard cross-cutting machine is sufficient.

What is the maximum material thickness your cross-cutting machine can cut? Can it cut materials of different thicknesses simultaneously?

Our cross-cutting machines can cut various films, papers and composite materials with thickness from 0.02mm to 2mm. High-end models support simultaneous cutting of thick and thin materials without frequent knife adjustment, greatly improving production efficiency.

What is the cutting accuracy of the cross-cutting machine?

Our high-precision cross-cutting machine has a cutting length error ≤±0.1mm and sheet flatness ≤0.3mm/m. We will provide third-party inspection reports, and you can also verify by measuring 5 consecutively cut sheets with a vernier caliper on site.

How long can the equipment run continuously? What is the failure rate?
What should I do if the cut products have burrs?

Burrs are usually caused by dull knives, improper knife gap adjustment or excessive tension. Solutions: 1. Replace with sharp knives in time; 2. Adjust the gap between upper and lower knives, generally controlled at 1/3-1/2 of the material thickness; 3. Reduce material tension appropriately.

What causes the material not to be cut through?

Possible causes:

1. Severely worn knives;

2. Insufficient knife pressure;

3. Too fast cutting speed;

4. Material thickness exceeds the equipment's processing range.

Please check the knives and knife pressure first, then adjust the cutting speed according to material characteristics.

What products are clamshell machines mainly used for producing?

Clamshell machines are mainly used to bond printed film rolls with glue to make various specifications of composite bags, packaging bags, handbags, etc., widely used in food, pharmaceutical, daily chemical and other packaging industries.

What is the sealing speed of your clamshell machines?

Our high-speed clamshell machine can reach a maximum sealing speed of 200m/min, with a stable running speed of 150-180m/min.

What should I do if the sealing is not firm or there are air bubbles?

Unfirm sealing may be caused by insufficient glue concentration, insufficient glue application or insufficient drying temperature; air bubbles may be caused by uneven glue application or insufficient pressure roller pressure. Solutions: 1. Adjust glue concentration and application amount; 2. Increase drying temperature appropriately; 3. Increase pressure roller pressure and ensure the rollers are parallel.

What defects can inspection machines detect?

Our inspection machines adopt high-definition CCD visual inspection system, which can detect various defects in the printing process such as registration deviation, color difference, missing print, dirt spots, scratches, air bubbles, holes, etc., with detection accuracy up to 0.1mm.

What is the inspection speed of the inspection machine?

Standard inspection machines can reach an inspection speed of 300m/min, and high-speed models can reach 400m/min.

Can the inspection machine be used online with slitting machines and rewinding machines?

Yes, our inspection machines support online operation with slitting machines and rewinding machines, realizing integrated production of inspection, slitting and rewinding, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

What is the function of edge trim winder? Is it necessary to equip one?

Trimming Winder is used to collect edge waste generated during slitting process, winding waste into neat rolls for convenient recycling and keeping the workshop clean and tidy. If you generate a large amount of production waste, a trimming winder is recommended for film materials, while an edge shredder is suitable for paper materials. It can greatly boost waste recycling efficiency and cut down manual cleaning time.

What is the maximum edge width the edge trim winder can handle? What is the rewinding diameter?

The standard trimming winder handles waste edges with a width ranging from 3 mm to 40 mm, and its maximum winding diameter is 400 mm. Custom sizes are available upon request.

What are rewinding machines mainly used for?

Rewinding machines are mainly used to rewind large rolls into small rolls, or to inspect and repair defective rolls, widely used in printing, packaging, paper making and other industries.

What is the rewinding speed of the rewinding machine?

Our high-speed rewinding machine achieves a maximum rewinding speed of 600 m/min, with a stable operating speed of 600 m/min.

What should I do if the rewound rolls are uneven or have inconsistent tightness?

Uneven rewinding may be caused by improper paper core installation, faulty web guiding system or inclined pressure roller; inconsistent tightness may be caused by unstable tension control or inaccurate roll diameter detection. Solutions: 1. Ensure the paper core is installed firmly; 2. Calibrate the web guiding system; 3. Adjust the horizontal position of the pressure roller; 4. Check the roll diameter detection device and tension control system.

What is the price of your equipment? Can you offer a discount?

Prices vary for different models and configurations, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of RMB. We will provide a detailed quotation based on your specific requirements. If you purchase multiple units at one time or establish long-term cooperation, we will offer certain discounts.

What is the delivery time?

Delivery time for standard models is 15-30 days, and for customized models is 30-60 days, subject to the contract agreement.

Can you provide sample cutting service?

Yes, you can bring your materials to our factory for free sample cutting. We will recommend the most suitable equipment based on the cutting results.

Do you export your equipment? Do you provide export services?

Our equipment is exported to many countries and regions around the world. We provide complete export services, including customs declaration, sea freight, installation and commissioning, and overseas after-sales support.

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